Crochet Pattern: Mitered Square Scarf

The Mitered Square Scarf uses a classic crochet design to create a textured, unisex scarf that looks great in any color combination. Make it your own by customizing the width or length following the pattern notes.

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If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my Story with this work-in-progress a few weeks ago.

I love the mitered square in crochet, but I don’t love predicting how many stitches I’ll need on each side to get the width I want. That’s why I like to use increasing, rather than decreasing, to create my mitered squares. (Or, at least to make the first one!)

Crochet increases are also easier than crochet decreases, and I wanted to make this mitered square scarf beginner friendly. After all, it’s has a great, unisex look so it would be a wonderful gift for anyone on your handmade holiday gift list. It’s easy to adjust the width and the length to make the perfect size.

I used Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots, a new-to-me yarn, for my version. It’s a self-striping bulky yarn and it’s both soft and affordable. It’s only available online through LoveCrochet.com (and LoveKnitting.com). I loved the earthy tones of this colorway, which is called Making Hay.

Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn (100% acrylic, 7.1 oz/200 g, 297 yd/272 m) – 2 skeins in PP01 Making Hay, or approximately 297 yd (272 m) in any bulky weight yarn. PLEASE NOTE: I used exactly 1 skein of yarn for this project, so if your gauge is different than mine, you may run out before finishing. That’s why I recommend getting 2 skeins just in case.

First Square = 5” (13 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

BL – back loop only

ch – chain

ea – each

pm – place stitch marker

rep – repeat

rm – remove stitch marker

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

*Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.

[] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

Move stitch marker up each Row to mark position of center stitch unless otherwise indicated.

To adjust the size of this scarf, follow these instructions.

To make the scarf wider or narrower, continue to repeat Row 3 on First Square until desired width is reached. Count the number of stitches on one side of your First Square before the stitch marker. Add 1 to this to find the number of chains you will need for your Second Square and Next Squares. In Row 1 of your Second Squares and Next Squares, you will work 2 stitches less than the number of chains, following the pattern established in Row 1 on Second Square and Next Squares.

To make the scarf shorter or longer, repeat Remaining Squares until desired length is reached.